AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition

Ratings Comparison

Strength

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 8/10

Corrosion Resistance

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 3/10

Lightweight

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 5/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Machinability

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 2/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10

Cost Efficiency

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 9/10

Temperature Resistance

AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density 7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 7/10

Properties Comparison

Property AISI 316 vs 316L Stainless Steel, Difference of SS316 & SS316L Properties Composition Yield Strength Density SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Metal Base Stainless Steel Steel
Tensile Strength 515.0 MPa 1025.0 MPa
Yield Strength 205.0 MPa 650.0 MPa
Elongation 40.0 % 18.2 %
Hardness (Brinell) 8211.0 HB 285.0 HB
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic